South Korea: News
20 Dec 2024
SamsungSamsung gears up to build its first AI data center
Samsung SDS, the IT services arm of Samsung, is gearing up to set up its first AI-dedicated data center in Gumi, South Korea.
19 Dec 2024
Celebrity2 women jailed for blackmailing late Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun
Two women have been sentenced to prison for extorting and blackmailing the late South Korean actor, Lee Sun-kyun.
18 Dec 2024
NetflixWhy 'Squid Game' S02 doesn't have a trans actor
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the global phenomenon Squid Game, has defended his choice of casting a cisgender actor in a transgender role for the show's upcoming second season.
16 Dec 2024
K-PopK-pop star gets 8-year prison sentence for DUI
Ahn Ye Song, a former member of K-pop girl group INSTAR and now a DJ (DJ Yesong), has been sentenced to eight years in prison after she fatally drunk-drove.
16 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korean court begins review of president's impeachment
South Korea's Constitutional Court has begun the review process for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment proceedings arise from Yoon's attempt to impose martial law on December 3, 2024.
16 Dec 2024
BusinessSouth Korea's currency climbs after President Yoon's impeachment
South Korea's currency and financial markets turned positive today after the impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol, after he attempted to impose martial law.
14 Dec 2024
North KoreaSouth Korea's president impeached over attempt to impose martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly over his controversial attempt to impose martial law.
13 Dec 2024
NetflixPlay 'Squid Game: Unleashed' for free—no Netflix subscription needed!
In a break from its usual strategy, Netflix has announced that its upcoming mobile game, Squid Game: Unleashed, will be available for non-subscribers for free.
11 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korean police raid president's office, ex-defense minister attempts suicide
South Korean authorities have raided the presidential office as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration.
10 Dec 2024
Netflix'Celebrity Bear Hunt': Bear Grylls's Netflix show coming in 2025
Netflix revealed the release date for its upcoming reality survival series, Celebrity Bear Hunt on Tuesday.
09 Dec 2024
Upcoming Movies'Crypto Man': Song Jae-rim's last film gets a new title
Fans of late South Korean actor Song Jae-Rim are eagerly anticipating his last film, which was originally titled Collapse and then Death Business.
09 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea: President banned from leaving country amid political crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been barred from leaving the country after opposition politicians accused his party of staging a "second coup."
09 Dec 2024
Internet ExplorerNorth Korean hackers target South Korea's infrastructure with 'RokRAT' malware
North Korea's state-backed hacker group, ScarCruft, has launched a major cyber-espionage campaign against South Korea.
08 Dec 2024
ParliamentSouth Korean celebrities back impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol
Amid the ongoing political unrest, South Korean celebrities have openly supported the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
08 Dec 2024
InstagramVCHA's KG files lawsuit against JYPE, alleges 'abuse and mistreatment'
KG, a member of the all-American K-pop group VCHA, has announced her departure from the band over alleged "abuse and mistreatment" by employees at JYP Entertainment.
07 Dec 2024
World'Very sorry': South Korean president apologizes for martial law attempt
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has publicly apologized for his recent attempt to impose martial law.
06 Dec 2024
WorldDior handbag scandal: How a $2,250 gift shook South Korea
South Korea is now facing a major political crisis involving President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
05 Dec 2024
HYBEK-pop: ADOR files lawsuit against NewJeans
Popular K-pop girl group, NewJeans, recently announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE.
05 Dec 2024
WorldSouth Korea: Police investigate President Yoon amid martial law crisis
South Korean police have initiated an investigation against President Yoon Suk Yeol for possible insurrection after he declared martial law.
05 Dec 2024
Park Geun-hyeExplained: How South Korea's impeachment process works
South Korean opposition parties have moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night.
04 Dec 2024
HYBEHow K-pop will fare if martial law is declared again
The recent imposition of Emergency Martial Law in South Korea resulted in K-pop stars being advised against attending events and public appearances.
04 Dec 2024
North KoreaSouth Korea reverses martial law hours after president's shock decree
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has revoked a martial law order just hours after its surprise announcement.
03 Dec 2024
North KoreaSouth Korean President declares emergency martial law amid political crisis
In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared "emergency martial law," accusing opposition parties of undermining the government and sympathizing with North Korea.
03 Dec 2024
K-dramaK-drama actor Park Min-jae (32) dies of cardiac arrest
South Korean actor Park Min-jae, who starred in popular K-dramas like Numbers, has passed away. He was 32.
29 Nov 2024
HYBENewJeans leaves ADOR; accuses agency of mistreatment, manipulation
In a shocking turn of events, the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has terminated its contract with ADOR (a subsidiary of HYBE).
29 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korea: Subway conductor's toilet break delays over 120 trains
A subway conductor's desperate need for a toilet break led to massive delays on Seoul's Line 2 in South Korea.
27 Nov 2024
SeoulSeoul experiences heaviest November snowfall in over 100 years
Seoul, South Korea's capital, has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since 1907 when records began.
27 Nov 2024
UniversitySouth Korean women's university protests over admission of male students
Dongduk Women's University in Seoul, South Korea, has been at the center of protests since November 11 over plans to admit male students.
26 Nov 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's album coming in 2025; what's in store for BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK members Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa), and Roseanne Park (Rosé) have been busy with their solo music careers all of 2024.
26 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korean man binge eats to avoid mandatory military service
In a bizarre case, a South Korean man has been convicted for deliberately putting on weight to avoid the country's mandatory military service.
25 Nov 2024
SamsungSamsung's trouble deepen as its chief faces 5-year jail term
South Korean prosecutors have sought a five-year prison term and a fine of KRW 500 million ($375,000) for Samsung's chief, Jay Y. Lee.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpS-Korea talks explained: Can world agree on plastic pollution treaty
The final round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution is underway in Busan, South Korea.
25 Nov 2024
ArgentinaInternational Emmy Awards 2024: When, where to watch
The 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards will be held on Monday (November 25, 2024).
21 Nov 2024
HYBEK-pop idols aren't workers, pronounces South Korea
The Seoul Regional Office of Employment and Labor recently wrapped up its investigation into the alleged harassment against NewJeans member, Hanni.
21 Nov 2024
HyundaiHyundai unveils flagship Ioniq 9 electric SUV with 600km range
Hyundai has unveiled its latest offering in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, the Ioniq 9.
20 Nov 2024
K-Pop'Screams, eerie laughter...': North Korea's new weapons against South Korea
South Korea's Ganghwa Island has been facing nightly disturbances from North Korea, which has been broadcasting unsettling noises across the border since July.
20 Nov 2024
HYBEMin Hee-jin quits ADOR; alleges 'moral decay,' 'dirty media play'
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has resigned as ADOR's internal director. Along with resigning from her position, she has also ended her shareholder agreement with HYBE (formerly BigHit Entertainment), Soompi reported.
16 Nov 2024
FranceHyundai delivers final vacuum vessel for world's largest fusion project
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), which is being built in France, has received its final vacuum vessel sector.
15 Nov 2024
DronesNorth Korea's Kim Jong-un orders mass production of 'suicide drones'
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of suicide drones, state media reported.
12 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korean actor Song Jae-rim found dead at 39
South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who most recently starred in the K-drama Queen Woo, was found dead at his Seoul apartment on Tuesday. He was 39.
11 Nov 2024
Science and TechnologyThis skin-soft, steel-strong robotic arm can lift 1,000x its weight
In a major breakthrough in material science, a team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST) in South Korea, has developed an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle.
11 Nov 2024
Hwang Dong-hyuk'Squid Game' creator lost 8-9 teeth due to stress
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix's South Korean sensation Squid Game, recently revealed that he lost "eight or nine" teeth due to the stress of producing the first season.
09 Nov 2024
Grammy AwardsGrammy snub: BTS, BLACKPINK fans slam Recording Academy's 'Asian hate'
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards, announced on Friday night (local time), have sent a wave of disappointment among fans of K-pop superstars BTS and BLACKPINK.
05 Nov 2024
MetaMeta fined $15M in South Korea for collecting sensitive data
South Korea's privacy watchdog has slapped a fine of KRW 21.6 billion ($15 million) on Meta.
02 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump or Harris: Who do world leaders prefer for president
As the United States gears up for its presidential election, world leaders are keenly observing the contest between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
02 Nov 2024
MoscowUS gives Ukraine $425M as North Korean soldiers reach Russia
The United States has announced a new $425 million military aid package to Ukraine, the 69th tranche of equipment provided by the Biden administration since August 2021.
31 Oct 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten US
North Korea test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday.
29 Oct 2024
HYBESEVENTEEN's Seungkwan calls K-pop industry toxic
Seungkwan of the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN has openly called out toxic standards and company politics in the K-pop industry.
29 Oct 2024
David FincherAn English 'Squid Game' is coming
Acclaimed director David Fincher is said to be in talks with Netflix to develop an English-language adaptation of the South Korean hit series Squid Game.
26 Oct 2024
RobotsThis robotic exoskeleton fits autonomously, lets wheelchair users walk independently
Scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a revolutionary wearable robot, dubbed WalkON Suit F1.
20 Oct 2024
Iran'Top secret' Pentagon documents leaked; show Israel's plans for Iran
The United States is probing a leak of highly classified intelligence related to Israel's possible retaliation plans against Iran.
19 Oct 2024
Dmitry PeskovNorth Korean soldiers enter Russia to fight Ukraine; video surfaces
In its first military involvement in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces soldiers to Russia.
17 Oct 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea's constitution changed, it now calls South 'hostile state'
North Korea has officially amended its constitution to designate South Korea as a "hostile" state.
16 Oct 2024
North KoreaExplained: Why tensions are escalating between North and South Korea
Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated after Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital.
15 Oct 2024
BTSHere's when BTS's Jin will drop his solo album 'Happy'
Jin, the eldest member of the world-famous K-pop group BTS, is all set to drop his first solo album!
15 Oct 2024
Kim Jong-unNorth Korea blows up roads linking it with South
South Korea's military fired warning shots close to its heavily fortified border with North Korea after Pyongyang destroyed parts of the roads linking the two countries.
14 Oct 2024
BTSHow Korean comedian duped BTS's Jimin of 100M Korean won
BTS member Jimin, who recently celebrated his 29th birthday, has reportedly been scammed by South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho.
14 Oct 2024
BTSBTS: Jin's first post-military solo album is dropping this November!
BTS member Jin is all set to make a grand solo comeback with a new album. This will be his first solo project since his military discharge earlier this year.
10 Oct 2024
Nobel Prize in LiteratureSouth Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life."
07 Oct 2024
BLACKPINKIndian singer Ipsitaa accused of 'blatantly copying' K-pop music videos
Indian singer Ipsitaa is getting slammed for allegedly plagiarizing content in her latest music video, Kadar Na Jaane.
04 Oct 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea threatens nuclear response if 'sovereignty threatened' by South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a warning, stating that his country would not hesitate to use all available offensive forces, including nuclear weapons, if South Korea were to threaten its sovereignty.
02 Oct 2024
NetflixBusan festival under fire for fielding Netflix title as opener
The Busan International Film Festival has picked the historical action thriller Uprising as its opening gala film.
01 Oct 2024
North Korea'Nuclear attack will mark Kim Jong-Un's regime's end': South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a clear message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: any nuclear attack on South Korea would lead to the collapse of Kim's regime.
30 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's SUGA heavily fined for drunk driving electric scooter
Min Yoongi, better known as SUGA from BTS, has reportedly been slapped with a fine of KRW 15M (around $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.
30 Sep 2024
HyundaiHyundai rolls out its 100 millionth car: Tracing automaker's journey
Hyundai Motor has hit a major milestone in its global journey, rolling out its 100 millionth car.
30 Sep 2024
Celebrity'The Glory' actor Park Jia (52) dies after cerebral infarction
Renowned South Korean actor Park Jia, who starred in the Netflix series The Glory, has sadly passed away at 52.
28 Sep 2024
Mexico80-year-old model could become oldest-ever Miss Universe contestant, who's she
Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old model from South Korea, will make history as the oldest ever participant in the Miss Universe competition if she beats the 31 other Miss Universe Korea finalists on Monday.
27 Sep 2024
TelegramSouth Korea: 3-year jail, $22,600 fine for watching explicit deepfakes
South Korea has approved a bill that makes it illegal to possess or view sexually explicit deepfake content.
20 Sep 2024
K-drama'Queen of Tears' becomes most-watched K-drama on Netflix so far!
Since its premiere in March, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won's romantic drama series, Queen of Tears, has taken over the world!
20 Sep 2024
Squid Game'Squid Game 2' teaser screams the game isn't over yet!
The much-anticipated teaser trailer of Netflix's hit South Korean show Squid Game Season 2 has been released, featuring Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) returning to the deadly games.
19 Sep 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's fandom name isn't 'RUBIES': Agency dismisses confusion after controversy!
Fans of BLACKPINK's Jennie thought the K-pop star revealed her solo fandom name, "RUBIES," after a suspenseful 12-hour countdown on her official website.
19 Sep 2024
NetflixShadows watch as chaos unfolds in 'Squid Game 2' poster
Netflix's hit series Squid Game is all set to return with a second season.
18 Sep 2024
CancerHow Woo-bin went from '6-months to live' to being cancer-free
South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin recently shared his experience battling nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare form of the disease. He was diagnosed in 2017 and has since made a full recovery.
16 Sep 2024
ChinaAsian Champions Trophy: India beat South Korea 4-1, reach final
India's men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has secured a place in 2024 Asian Champions Trophy final.
16 Sep 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloon sparks fire in Seoul
A trash balloon sent from North Korea to South Korea landed on a building rooftop in Seoul, sparking a fire that took nearly 20 minutes to extinguish.
15 Sep 2024
IndiaIndia seeks South Korean, Japanese investments to boost shipbuilding sector
India is actively seeking investments and technology transfer from South Korea and Japan, with the aim of establishing shipbuilding and ship repair clusters.
05 Sep 2024
K-PopDeepfake porn scandal: 'Squid Game's Park Gyu-young is latest victim
The deepfake pornography scandal in South Korea has claimed another victim, this time ensnaring K-drama actor Park Gyu-young.
04 Sep 2024
China'North Korea's Kim Jong-Un executes 30 officials after flood devastation'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reportedly ordered the execution of 30 government officials last month, holding them responsible for failing to prevent catastrophic floods.
